Legal Secretary/Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Southampton
Salary
19000.00 - 22000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
15 Apr 2021
Closes
23 Apr 2021
Job Title
Team Assistant
Industry Sector
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT
FAMILY DEPARTMENT
SOUTHAMPTON
SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE
Family Legal Secretary/Assistant required supporting a highly reputable Family Solicitor based in a Kent based law. To be considered for the role of Family Legal Secretary/Assistant you will have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, particularly supporting private client/family teams.
As Family Legal Secretary/Assistant your experience within a family team will have gained within the last 12 months, possess case management systems experience, audio tying skills and be an excellent communicator dealing with people of all levels both verbally and in writing.
The Role
Assist the team leader in ensuring client problems are solved efficiently and effectively and value is added to the service provided
Preparation of correspondence and complex legal documents
Audio typing from digital dictation
Diary management
Photocopying and scanning
File and case management, bill preparation
Ensuring all new business opportunities are processed in an efficient manner
Meet and greet clients when required
Providing full secretarial support and general administrative assistance
Opening, closing and archiving files
Building and maintaining knowledge of clients and their matters, and the work in general
The Person
Strong experience working as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, preferably gained within a family department
Have worked within a Family Team in the last 12 months.
Proven IT (Microsoft Office) and audio typing skills
Experience using case management systems
Excellent accuracy and speed
Proof reading, checking for spelling and grammar
Knowledge of PDF Document Bundling
Have a secretarial qualification, although this is not essential
Benefits to you
Excellent opportunity that offers genuine career progression if sought and if not, exposure to an interesting and busy caseload supporting a highly reputable Solicitor.
My client are prepared to discuss salary depending upon the candidates credentials.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED

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